Twenty-eight years after its opening, the Erasmus Bridge is undergoing major maintenance. One of Rotterdam's most beautiful icons is being cleaned and repainted in 2024. In the months leading up to this maintenance, the municipality researched ways to positively communicate the need for this work and potential disruptions. The research revealed that people crossing the bridge are interested in learning more about its history, the ongoing work, and its (natural) surroundings.
At the foot of the bridge, you can scan QR codes to access a series of short podcasts on various themes. Each episode lasts about 10 minutes, roughly the time it takes to cross the bridge on foot.
This podcast is made for the municipality of Rotterdam.
Concept and program development by COBALT and On Track Agency
Hosted by Jermaine Berkhoudt
Audio by Beau Zwart
For more information, visit: www.rotterdam.nl/erasmusbrug
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Sjors and Kristel are huge fans of the bridge. They share their favorite stories and memories. Will you be just as fond of the bridge after listening to this episode?
Guests:
Sjors Ferreira Ribeiro, Bridge Technician, Photographer, and Bridge Enthusiast
Kristel Hekkens, lives and works near the bridge and Bridge Fan
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4 Jul 2024
Episode 3: Spot the Flying Five
Bird expert Arjan Dwarshuis shares his top 5 birds visible from the bridge. Listen for tips on how to best spot them. Take the challenge and share your results via the Erasmus Bridge App.
Want to learn more about birds? Listen to the Bird Podcast by Arjan Dwarshuis & Gisbert van Baalen or visit: https://arjandwarshuis.com
Guest:
Arjan Dwarshuis, Bird Expert
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4 Jul 2024
Episode 2: History
Urban planner Riek Bakker, as head of the Urban Development Department of the Municipality of Rotterdam, developed the Kop van Zuid and successfully lobbied the national government for funding to build the Erasmus Bridge in the early '90s. Without Riek Bakker, there would be no Erasmus Bridge. Learn everything about the bridge's creation in this episode.
Guest:
Riek Bakker, Urban Planner and former Director of Urban Development at the Municipality of Rotterdam (1986-1991)
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4 Jul 2024
Episode 1: Maintenance
What does it take to perform major maintenance on the Erasmus Bridge? How do you carry out work at a height of 139 meters, and who are the people involved in the project? Learn everything about the maintenance work in this episode.
Guests:
Marcel Walravens, Project Leader at the Municipality of Rotterdam
Borne van Elteren, Project Manager at construction and contracting company Van der Ende
Rieke van Wijngaarden, Environmental Manager at De Omgevingsverbinder
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